Milliken Infrastructure Solutions, LLC (MIS), a subsidiary of
Milliken & Company, today announced the addition of its patented Pipe SockTM
technology to its wide range of solutions for structural pipe reinforcement,
leak repair. and corrosion prevention. Utilizing the composite repair experience
gained from industry leader Pipe Wrap®, Pipe Sock is a fiber-
reinforced polymer designed to eliminate crevice corrosion problems caused by
direct metal-to-metal contact.
“Pipe Sock is a critical solution for piping system owners and engineers
in the oil, gas and chemical industries,” says Dale Willis, vice president of
Milliken’s building and infrastructure business. “The Patented Pipe Sock offers
a durable, reliable, and easy-to-install solution to mitigate problematic areas
associated with crevice corrosion. The uniqueness of this technology
vastly separates itself from the traditional epoxy solutions, which tend to
crack at the interfacial boundary thus creating additional hidden crevice
corrosion.”
Pipe
Sock consists of a preformed, size-specific fiberglass wear pad and a
specially formulated adhesive system that combines to form a resilient crevice
corrosion solution. The material’s inherent physical characteristics can
accommodate temperature requirements up to 250° F and provide complete fit-up
integrity between Pipe Sock and the pipe, eliminating moisture penetration and
condensation cavities. The product requires no special tools for application,
which takes only minutes once minimal surface preparation is complete.
MIS has rapidly established itself as a leader in the design and
construction of composite materials for pipe repairs. The company acquired Pipe
Wrap in August 2014, and employs and partners with global engineers, scientists,
and researchers to develop in-depth repair documentation and design
applications unlike any previously offered in the industry.
In addition to its industry-focused sales, support, and
communication efforts, MIS delivers third-party tested and validated
leading-edge solutions that create customer value and cost-effectively
rehabilitate, strengthen and protect pipeline assets.
To
learn more about Milliken Infrastructure Solutions, visit www.infrastructure.milliken.com
